Tengumai Yamahai Junmai Sake

Now at the LCBO Vintages, Tengumai Yamahai Junmai (LCBO# 374322 – $30.95):

  • Rice: Gohyakumangoku (local)
  • RPR (rice polish ratio): 60%
  • International Wine Challenge 2011 Gold Medal, 2013 Silver Medal
  • LA International Wine Competition 2013 Best of Class, 93 pts

The ‘natural wine’ of sake! Flagship of TENGUMAI and a masterpiece of the traditional Yamahai brewing method. Natural fermentation provides complexity, great balance of richness and acidity. Tengumai sake pairs beautifully with hard cheese, BBQ meats & vegetables.

“In a word…Exceptional! … An incredibly well made, developed sake …with incredible “koku” (say terroir) … Tengumai means “Dancing Raven ” and supposedly makes the mountain creatures dance with joy – me too!” – Michael Pataran, 94 pts.

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